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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.30, 263.99 and 108.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.30, 263.99 and 108.40 is: 149.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.30 : 263.99 = 108.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.30/263.99 = 108.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.30x = 263.99 × 108.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.30x = 28,616.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,616.52/191.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.59

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